First Quarter Moon
Monday, 9 October 1978 · 10:38 local in London
1978-10-09 09:38 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:38 local time in London on 9 October. Half of the visible disc is lit, and the terminator cuts across the middle. Long shadows make craters along the dividing line stand out.
Moon altitude
-35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
9 Oct
1978
Viewing tips
- Look along the terminator for the strongest crater shadows.
- The Moon is highest in the evening during this phase.
- Binoculars are enough to see major craters and maria.
Visibility, honestly
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
First Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 10:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:38
Next moonset
23:56
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1978
16
Full Moon
Above horizon07:10 local · Mon, Mon 16 Oct · Moon 1°
Oct 1978
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:34 local · Tue, Tue 24 Oct · Moon 17°
Oct 1978
31
New Moon
Not visible20:07 local · Tue, Tue 31 Oct · Moon -30°
Nov 1978
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:18 local · Tue, Tue 7 Nov · Moon 21°